Tricia, as an employee of two non-profit hospitals in the Monadnock region, has always had health at the forefront of her career and life. Tricia became a Champion because she believes “strongly that to be your best self, you need to take care of your mind, body and spirit.” “I value the importance of community and working together towards a healthy future”, Tricia adds.

Health and wellness, both in her work life and personal life, has always been a priority in Tricia’s life. After a personal journey to improve her own health, Tricia transitioned from a school counselor to achieve a certification in wellness coaching. “Wellness coaching focuses on creating a personal vision for wellness (physical, emotional, and spiritual) then setting small realistic goals to reach that vision”, she says. “I try to live/model my own version of wellness in all of my relationships and actions. In my work as an occupational therapist, exercise specialist, and Stephen minister, I am fortunate to have many opportunities to help people realize their own strengths and values. I am a member of the hospital/clinic wellness committee and also facilitate a wellness related book talk monthly at Body & Soul Personalized Fitness in Keene. I try to motivate and encourage without telling people what to do.”

Clearly from Tricia’s personal passion for health and wellness and through her efforts at her workplaces, her church and in her relationships, she sees great value in the Champions program. Tricia believes that “awareness, education and team work give the Champions program the greatest impact in our community. I especially love to see school based initiatives and adults modeling healthy behaviors to the kids who are the future of our community!”